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Patient Safety: Do You Have a Story to Tell?
American Board of Ophthalmology Emeritus Director Philip L. Custer, M.D., recently worked with colleagues at Washington University School...
Aug 20, 20182 min read
AAO 2018: Earn CME, SACME and Attend ABO Sessions
ABO Learning Lounge: Learn About Quarterly Questions On Monday, Oct. 29 from 3:30 to 4:30 PM, the ABO will host a Quarterly Questions...
Aug 7, 20181 min read
Update from the ABMS Vision Commission
A summary of the testimony shared at the two public meetings of the Continuing Board Certification: Vision for the Future Commission...
Aug 5, 20181 min read
How the ABO Reports Your Certification Status
A recent American Academy of Ophthalmology Advisory Recommendation requested that the American Board of Ophthalmology modify its public...
Jul 26, 20182 min read
In the News: Earn Credit for MOC and MIPS With a Registry-Based Improvement Project
Are you using the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s (AAO) IRIS® Registry to examine your performance on quality measures? If so, your...
Jun 27, 20181 min read
Clinician Well-Being Resources
As a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties community, ABO diplomates can access a new selection of physician...
Apr 28, 20181 min read
A New ABOP.org Experience is Coming Soon
The American Board of Ophthalmology is pleased to announce that progress is underway on the new ABOP.org. A new website, the ABO’s first...
Mar 29, 20181 min read
Ideas Wanted: A Fresh, Fun Future for Quarterly Questions
Last year, in partnership with our diplomate community and societies in ophthalmology, we created a new assessment and learning tool for...
Mar 29, 20181 min read
Apply Now for the ABMS Visiting Scholars Program
The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Visiting Scholars Program is a one-year, part-time program that is intended to provide...
Feb 28, 20182 min read
Join the Multi-Specialty Vision Commission for the Future of Board Certification
T he Planning Committee for the Continuing Board Certification: Vision for the Future initiative is issuing a Call for Nominations for 21...
Dec 19, 20172 min read
Talk About the Future of Certification With Us in New Orleans
UPDATE: Couldn't join us for the discussion? Download the slide presentation. Join American Board of Ophthalmology Directors at the 2017...
Nov 8, 20171 min read
Deadline Extended: Take the DOCK online, on demand through December 1st
The deadline for completing the 2017 DOCK Examination has been extended to December 1. If you are currently eligible for the DOCK Exam...
Oct 6, 20171 min read
ABO Creates Certification Pathway for Internationally Trained Ophthalmologists Practicing in the U.S
The American Board of Ophthalmology is now accepting online applications from qualified internationally trained ophthalmologists who...
Oct 1, 20171 min read
In the News: Quarterly Questions Pilot Makes Top Stories of 2017 List in Ophthalmology Times
In a new blog post published by Ophthalmology Times, Florida diplomate Joshua Mali, M.D., highlights the American Board of...
Sep 24, 20171 min read
Quarterly Questions Pilot: Your Feedback Drives Q4 Changes
The American Board of Ophthalmology is pleased to announce three changes to the upcoming article-based portion of the pilot, which begins...
Sep 6, 20173 min read
Mark Your Calendar: ABO Learning Lounge @ AAO17, Monday, Nov. 13, 3:30 PM
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Sep 5, 20171 min read
New pilot programs present alternative pathways to improving practice, assessing knowledge
Have you tried the American Board of Ophthalmology’s newest pilots for improving practice performance and assessing ophthalmic knowledge?...
Aug 3, 20173 min read
ABO Launches Patient Experience Survey-Based Quality Improvement Pilot
The American Board of Ophthalmology is now accepting sign-ups from up to 20 diplomates interested in piloting the development of a...
May 5, 20171 min read
5 Great Reasons to Try the Quarterly Questions Pilot
Nearly 800 diplomates have tried the new Quarterly Questions Pilot Program. Will you be next? In this one-minute video, we present the...
May 4, 20171 min read
The Quarterly Questions Pilot is Off the Ground
Quarterly Questions is a pilot program being tested by the American Board of Ophthalmology as an alternative method for assessing the...
Apr 11, 20172 min read
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